Monthly Archives July 2008

World-first menstrual checklist for teens

Cheers to this initiative for trying to nip endometriosis in the bud. It is high time that this was introduced to the younger generation. Let’s hope other countries follow suit.
Canberra schoolgirls will follow a new method - described as the first of its type - to identify those who suffer from a debilitating condition that [...]

Popularity: 18% [?]

“Better treatment” seen needed for endometriosis

Here’s a study that investigated the need for additional surgery after laparoscopy or hysterectomy in the treatment of endometriosis. The information gathered may want you to think twice before you go under the knife to treat your condition.
Women treated with hysterectomy had significantly fewer postsurgical reoperations than women treated with “conservative” surgery, the team reports [...]

Popularity: 17% [?]